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Thermal Limit Operation
Automatically the lantern calculates the MULTIPLIER and compares it to the maximum power Thermal
Limit. If the calculated value exceeds maximum power thermal limit, then the intensity is reduced to
the highest intensity step to ensure that it is not exceeded.
a)
Power is a measure of the rate in which electrical energy is transferred within an electrical circuit
and is measured in Watts (W). For DC (Direct Current) electrical circuits it is expressed as:
Power (Watts) = Voltage (Volts, V) x Current (Amps, A) where volts & current are instantaneous values.
b)
Peak Power is the maximum power rating of a lantern. In an instant of time, this is the maximum
power the lantern will consume. It is determined when all a lantern’s features are on and the LEDs
intensity is at 100%.
c)
Average Power is a measure of Power over a period of time. In raw terms, it expressed as
Average Power (Watts) = Peak power (Watts) x MULTIPLIER (%),
Where the:
MULTIPLIER (%) = Flash Character duty cycle (%) x Intensity level (%)
d) The SL-C510 lantern intensity setting are available in 32 steps from 0% to 100% with a step size of
3.125% (or 1/32%)
